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Sanjay Saha

Sanjay Saha

Hyderabad

Summary

Dynamic Senior Director with extensive experience in Indian contract research organizations, excelling in chemical synthesis of new chemical entities, which includes heterocycles, alkaloids, natural products, peptides and carbohydrates. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, fostering effective communication, and driving innovative solutions. Adept at building and motivating teams to achieve strategic goals and enhance organizational success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director

Sai Life Sciences
Hyderabad
06.2023 - Current

Associate Director

Aragen Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
04.2020 - 06.2023

Principal Scientific Manager

GVK Biosciences
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 03.2020

SENIOR SCIENTIFIC MANAGER

GVK Biosciences
Hyderabad
04.2015 - 03.2018

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

GVK Biosciences
Hyderabad
04.2010 - 03.2015

SENIOR SCIENTIST

GVK Biosciences
Hyderabad
08.2007 - 03.2010

TEAM LEADER

Chemgen Pharma
Kolkata
04.2004 - 08.2007

Research Scientist

Chembiotek Research Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
12.2002 - 04.2004

Scientist-1

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
01.1998 - 11.2002

Education

Ph.D. - Organic & Medicinal Chemistry

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad
05-2014

Master of Technology - Biomedical Engineering

IIT Bombay
Bombay
01-1997

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur
01-1995

Skills

  • Chemical synthesis
  • Drive learning and development initiatives within the team
  • Effective communication
  • Team building and motivation

Accomplishments

Facile two-step synthesis of crispine A and harmicine by cyclopropylimine rearrangement, Tet. Lett. 52, 2011, 4014-4016, Sanjay Saha, et al.

Affiliations

2006: DCSG award (from Pfizer) for outstanding performance in 2006

Timeline

Senior Director

Sai Life Sciences
06.2023 - Current

Associate Director

Aragen Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.
04.2020 - 06.2023

Principal Scientific Manager

GVK Biosciences
04.2018 - 03.2020

SENIOR SCIENTIFIC MANAGER

GVK Biosciences
04.2015 - 03.2018

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

GVK Biosciences
04.2010 - 03.2015

SENIOR SCIENTIST

GVK Biosciences
08.2007 - 03.2010

TEAM LEADER

Chemgen Pharma
04.2004 - 08.2007

Research Scientist

Chembiotek Research Pvt. Ltd.
12.2002 - 04.2004

Scientist-1

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.1998 - 11.2002

Ph.D. - Organic & Medicinal Chemistry

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Master of Technology - Biomedical Engineering

IIT Bombay

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

IIT Kharagpur
Sanjay Saha